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The Darnold-Jefferson connection is thriving for the surging Vikings
5 hours, 52 minutes ago

The Darnold-Jefferson connection is thriving for the surging Vikings

Associated Press  

Sam Darnold sensed the backside pressure as soon as he dropped back with Minnesota trailing by four points late in the fourth quarter in Seattle, so he moved into a safe space in the pocket and did precisely what the Vikings would prefer him to do with the game on the line. “I’m not going to say too much about …

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The Vikings and their in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward
2 weeks ago

The Vikings and their in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Sam Darnold pinballed around his collapsed pocket to dodge a sack on third-and-8, before slicing through a skinny opening to sprint right in search of more space as Justin Jefferson’s hand shot up downfield. With O’Connell directing the quarterback development program and calling the plays and Jefferson leading a dangerous and diverse group of pass-catchers, Darnold has …

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Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?

New York Times  

Only four NFL teams have a better point differential than the Minnesota Vikings, and two of them are NFC North foes. Live: Coach Kevin O'Connell Press Conference https://t.co/pXpojimzEr — Minnesota Vikings November 29, 2024 What I’m watching Lewis: Sam Darnold. Sunday might require Darnold’s best as a post-snap processor, which will serve as another fascinating data point to the Vikings’ …

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Sam Darnold has chance to clean up turnover issues as the Vikings visit the Titans
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Darnold has chance to clean up turnover issues as the Vikings visit the Titans

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Minnesota Vikings get another chance to clean up some offensive issues Sunday in their second of two straight road games against the dregs of the AFC South. First-year Titans coach Brian Callahan credits Darnold and that defense for putting the Vikings on Detroit’s heels in both the NFC and the North. This could be a chance …

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Stingy Vikings hold the clawless Jaguars to 143 yards in a 12-7 victory and improve to 7-2
1 month, 1 week ago

Stingy Vikings hold the clawless Jaguars to 143 yards in a 12-7 victory and improve to 7-2

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The only remotely close part of this matchup was the final score. Minnesota’s stingy defense held Jacksonville to 143 yards — the fewest in coach Doug Pederson’s three seasons — and the Vikings overcame Sam Darnold’s three interceptions to beat the Jaguars 12-7 on Sunday in a mostly purple-clad stadium. “Those are the types of games that …

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Vikings Overcome Colts in Thrilling Comeback Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vikings Overcome Colts in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 in a thrilling comeback performance. Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, including a game-sealing score with 2:05 left, and the Vikings' defense stifled Flacco's return to the starting role. The Vikings improved to 6-2 on the season, while the Colts remain winless in their first game of the season.

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The Jaguars overestimated themselves. Did they overestimate Trevor Lawrence, too?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Jaguars overestimated themselves. Did they overestimate Trevor Lawrence, too?

New York Times  

The NFL’s biggest surprise teams through Week 4 reside at opposite ends of the standings. GO DEEPER Assessing 4-0 teams, from Vikings’ shocking start to Chiefs’ WR setback: Sando’s Pick Six The Jacksonville Jaguars are 0-4 less than four months after rewarding their quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, with a $275 million extension. Darnold and Lawrence, first 54 starts QB Darnold Lawrence …

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What we learned in NFL Week 4: Ravens get mojo back, Vikings prove staying power
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What we learned in NFL Week 4: Ravens get mojo back, Vikings prove staying power

New York Times  

Two weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens walked off their home field 0-2 while boos rained down. Cincinnati is still 7-14-1 under coach Zac Taylor in the month of September, but 0-4 would’ve been pretty close to a death knell: only one team in NFL history, the 1992 San Diego Chargers, made the playoffs after losing their first four games of …

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NFL QB stock report, Week 4: Josh Allen overtakes Patrick Mahomes for No. 1
3 months ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 4: Josh Allen overtakes Patrick Mahomes for No. 1

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL QB stock report. His 219.7 passing yards per game would be significantly lower than last year’s career worst of 261.4 and almost a football field shy of his career best of 318.6 in 2018. They’ve got more room for error than any team in the NFL, especially with an upper-tier defense, so Mahomes doesn’t need …

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Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold’s 4 TDs
3 months ago

Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold’s 4 TDs

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — With the Minnesota Vikings savoring the unfamiliar vibe of being in full control in the fourth quarter, Justin Jefferson climbed on the bench to repeatedly wave his arms in encouragement of the home crowd to roar even louder for a defense that had the Houston Texans on their heels all afternoon. Defense is definitely the number one reason.” …

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The Vikings’ defense shines in their opener to Flores’ satisfaction after an offseason restocking
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Vikings’ defense shines in their opener to Flores’ satisfaction after an offseason restocking

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings had long been in full control of the New York Giants in this promising season-opening performance, when Byron Murphy Jr. batted away a fourth-down pass near the goal line late in the fourth quarter to ensure a touchdown-free afternoon for a revamped defense. “Guys were disciplined up front, playing unselfish, doing the right things,” …

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Panthers’ win at Seattle a statement game for Steve Wilks, potential playoff run
2 years ago

Panthers’ win at Seattle a statement game for Steve Wilks, potential playoff run

New York Times  

SEATTLE — With his team clinging to a three-point lead Sunday but set up with a first-and-goal late in the third quarter, Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo made some dubious decisions. “With everything we’ve gone through, they’ve gone through with the different coaching changes, getting rid of players, organization trying to tank it, all those different things,” Wilks said. We …

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Jordan, Saints’ defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers
2 years, 11 months ago

Jordan, Saints’ defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Cameron Jordan bolted into the backfield from the left edge of Carolina’s offensive line. But after Brett Maher kicked four field goals to give them a 12-10 lead, Alvin Kamara capped the scoring by turning a short pass into New Orleans’ first touchdown in more than 11 quarters. “When we hear people say must-win games, today was …

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Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28
3 years, 2 months ago

Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — So much for the Minnesota Vikings’ second-half scoring woes. “It’s an absolute grind and it takes everything you got.” The Vikings had not scored a second-half touchdown in their previous four games, but Cook broke the streak with a 16-yard touchdown run to give the Vikings the lead and Cousins added a 5-yard touchdown pass to Thielen …

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Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28
3 years, 2 months ago

Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys ran over the NFL’s No. Elliott carried 20 times for 143 yards in the two-time rushing champion’s first triple-digit game of the season, Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes and the Cowboys beat the Panthers 36-28 on Sunday. They haven’t seen an offense like us this year.” Leading the Panthers in …

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Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Jets 19-14 in opener
3 years, 3 months ago

Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Jets 19-14 in opener

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If beating the team that traded him gave Sam Darnold any vindication, the fourth-year quarterback certainly wasn’t sharing it. “I mean, I’m sure later tonight or tomorrow when I’m watching the game I’ll start to feel that, but it was just good to get a win,” Darnold said. Defensive end Brian Burns said the strategy facing the …

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